7th TCAP science review

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What is a heterozygous genotype?

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A heterozygous genotype has two different alleles for a trait, such as Bb.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are certain gases in the atmosphere, like water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, that help maintain the Earth's temperatures and climate.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and use sunlight energy to make sugar through photosynthesis.

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What is a homozygous dominant genotype?

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A homozygous dominant genotype has two identical dominant alleles for a trait, such as AA.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water through a membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, while osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are organelles that produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.